Darren Rankin

Darren Rankin is an American professional poker player based in Peoria, Illinois. He has built a steady career by regularly entering major tournaments, particularly those hosted by the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the WSOP Circuit. While not a household name, Rankin has demonstrated consistent performance in large-field events, earning over $54,000 in live cashes according to public records.

Rankin's most notable result came in the 2024 WSOP Main Event, where he finished 687th out of a record 10,112 entrants, earning $27,500. He also cashed in several other WSOP events, including:

• 2024 WSOP Event #36: $800 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack (8-Handed) – 38th place ($10,413)
• 2023 WSOP Event #42: $800 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack – 41st place ($7,593)
• 2022 WSOP Event #75: $777 Lucky 7's – 719th place ($1,362)
• 2022 WSOP Event #51: $400 COLOSSUS – 773rd place ($1,020)

In WSOP Circuit events, he has multiple cashes, including:

• 2025 WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino Event #2: $600 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main – 154th place ($1,214)
• 2025 WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino Event #4: $400 Seniors Event – 52nd place ($847)
• 2024 WSOP Circuit - Horseshoe Hammond Event #3: $400 Seniors Event – 38th place ($668)
• 2023 WSOP Circuit - Horseshoe Hammond Event #1: $400 No-Limit Hold'em – 80th place ($1,755)
• 2022 WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino Event #3: $400 No-Limit Hold'em – 19th place ($1,277)

Public records do not provide detailed analysis of Rankin's playing style, but his consistent cashes across various buy-in levels suggest a solid, patient approach suited to deep-stack tournaments. He is not known for flashy bluffs or extreme aggression; rather, his results indicate disciplined play in large fields. Within the Illinois poker community, he is recognized as a regular participant in major events, often representing the Peoria area alongside other local players.

Rankin received local media attention during the 2024 WSOP Main Event, where he was listed among Illinois players still in contention. The Peoria Journal Star noted he entered Day 3 with 95,000 chips and eventually cashed in 687th place. He has not been featured prominently in national poker media or earned any major titles, but his steady record reflects a committed professional path.

Specific personal details about Darren Rankin are not publicly available. He is known to reside in Peoria, Illinois, and appears to balance tournament poker with other pursuits. No verifiable information exists regarding his education, family, or non-poker activities.